Eastern & Oriental Express
Bangkok to Singapore

Highlights
Travel from Bangkok through the beauty of Thailand, to the infamous River Kwai and onwards to Malaysia, colonial Georgetown and Fort Cornwallis, before crossing the causeway over the Straits of Johor to the elegant city of Singapore.

Itinerary
A journey of 4 days/3 nights

Sunday - Bangkok: Departs 17:50. Depart Bangkok and after being welcomed aboard, settle into your compartment. Tee and dinner is served as you travel out of the city into the countryside with its rice fields, villages and water buffalo.

Monday - Wang Po & River Kwai: Arrives 08:20. The next morning after having an early breakfast disembark for a visit to the River Kwai, including a boat excursion to see the infamous bridge and splendid Thai teakwood houses. Rejoin the train and reflect on the day's morning events over lunch and, perhaps, a drink in the Bar Car, complete with its resident pianist. Tea, dinner and overnight on board. Departs Kanchanaburi 11:00

Tuesday-Penang: Arrives 14:30. Breakfast is served in your compartment before a visit to the Observation Car to watch the contrasting scenery as the train passes from Thailand's terraced farms into Malaysia's rubber plantations. Midday enjoy a guided tour of colonial Georgetown, Penang, which includes an introductory tour of this historic town and Fort Cornwallis, and a trishaw ride through the colourful narrow streets. Again tea, dinner and overnight on board. Stop for Kuala Lumpur a few minutes before midnight. Departs Butterworth 16:30. Arrives Kuala Lumpur 23:00 and departs 23:45

Wednesday-Singapore: Arrives 09:20.. Breakfast is taken as you relax over freshly baked croissants in your compartment as the Eastern & Oriental Express crosses the causeway over the Straits of Johor for a morning arrival in Singapore.

Departure Dates

2009 2010 April 26 January 31 May 17 February 7, 14, 28 June 16 March 7, 28 July 14 April 25 August 18 May 18 October 4, 18 June 22 November 8, 15, 29 July 20 December 23 July 20 September 12 October 10, 17, 31 November 7, 14, 28 December 23, 30

2009 Pricing Pullman Superior/Single State Cabin Presidential Suite Bangkok-Singapore US$ 2,210 US$ 3,140 US$ 4,420

Prices are per person based on sharing accommodation and include: All table d'hôte meals on board, with complimentary tea and coffee in your compartment, and sightseeing tours as described.

Summer Travel Advantage
Travel on board the Eastern & Oriental Express between Bangkok and Singapore (or vice versa) between April 16 - September 24 2009 and receive complimentary hotel accommodation as follows:
Pullman Superior One free night in Singapore, at the Mandarin Oriental or in Bangkok at The Oriental.
State Cabin Two free nights at the Mandarin Oriental Singapore or The Oriental Bangkok, or a combination of both hotels.
Presidential Suite Three free nights at the Mandarin Oriental Singapore or The Oriental Bangkok, or a combination of both hotels.

To take advantage of these offers please contact us for details at info@villarental-asia.com offers section. E&O Conditions apply.

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